http://abc.net.au/news/tag/act http://www.abc.net.au/news/ http://abc.net.au/news/img/newslogo88.gif http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss ABC News Online Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:28:46 +1100 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:28:46 +1100 The Australian National University says an increasing number of students are applying to do Asian Studies. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/08/2461647.htm 2461647 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:15:00 +1100 Canberra's new mental health facility will provide 24-hour intensive care to patients. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/08/2461585.htm 2461585 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:21:00 +1100 A nine-year-old girl has been bitten by a tiger snake in southern New South Wales. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/08/2461576.htm 2461576 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:16:00 +1100 Canberra's water consumption has soared this week in line with hotter temperatures. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/08/2461370.htm 2461370 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:36:00 +1100 ACT police say December was the second worst month on record for drink-driving offences. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/08/2461332.htm 2461332 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:02:00 +1100 Tourism in the Canberra region appears to be bucking the national trend. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/08/2461327.htm 2461327 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:00:00 +1100 An 18-year-old Canberra man who allegedly assaulted another man with a brick in Kambah early this morning has been granted bail in the ACT Magistrates Court. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/07/2461200.htm 2461200 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:41:00 +1100 Julian Huxley's hopes of returning to rugby have been dealt a crushing blow with Brumbies coach Andy Friend revealing the utility will not play any part in this year's Super 14 season. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/07/2461138.htm 2461138 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:00:00 +1100 Former Capitals captain Lauren Jackson has hinted she will return to Australian basketball one day, but not in Canberra. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/07/2461077.htm 2461077 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:00:00 +1100 An employee accused of being involved in a violent robbery at his Canberra workplace will face trial in the ACT Supreme Court. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/07/2460815.htm 2460815 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:51:00 +1100 Canberra is experiencing its first real taste of summer with temperatures set to reach 37 degrees this afternoon. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/07/2460804.htm 2460804 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:43:00 +1100 Several bushfires are continuing to burn across NSW as firefighters brace for more hot weather. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/07/2460721.htm 2460721 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:45:00 +1100 Degas's bronze Little Dancer sculpture expected to fetch more than $24m at auction. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/07/2460537.htm 2460537 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:34:00 +1100 A survey has found Australian households are coping well with the effects of the global economic downturn. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/07/2460464.htm 2460464 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:25:00 +1100 Firefighters in New South Wales are continuing to battle two large bushfires in hot, windy conditions. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/07/2460444.htm 2460444 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:00:00 +1100 The ACT will soon double the size of its corrective services' K9 unit. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/07/2460441.htm 2460441 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:49:00 +1100 A 45-year-old Waramanga man charged with possessing child pornography has appeared in the ACT Magistrates Court. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/06/2460367.htm 2460367 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:27:00 +1100 A Kaleen man who allegedly glassed his friend in the face after an alcohol-fuelled argument last August has been committed to stand trial in the ACT Supreme Court. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/06/2460366.htm 2460366 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:23:00 +1100 The ACT's Acting Police Minister, John Hargreaves, says he does not support a New South Wales push to confiscate cars from speeding P-platers. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/06/2460364.htm 2460364 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:20:00 +1100 The annual audit of Canberra's RSPCA has revealed a sharp increase in the number of animals being brought to the shelter for care. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/06/2459894.htm 2459894 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:00:00 +1100 The Australian Defence Force says there has been a 20 per cent increase in the numbers of people seeking to enlist. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/06/2459824.htm 2459824 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:01:00 +1100 Canberra was hot and dry last year with 2008 the 12th year in a row where temperatures were above average. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/06/2459690.htm 2459690 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:49:00 +1100 A survey of 1,200 Australian businesses has found most expect the first three months of this year to be challenging. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/06/2459683.htm 2459683 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:41:00 +1100 A magistrate has told a Canberra court that the ACT Government should reconsider the restricted licence system, given the number of people caught drink driving in the Territory. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/05/2459365.htm 2459365 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:06:00 +1100